5110 Interdisciplinary Studies

B.I.S. in Health Informatics
B.I.S. in Health Sciences

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Cedric L. Truss, Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor

B.I.S in Health Informatics

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The Mission of this concentration is to prepare graduates to address the expanding complex information technology needs of our healthcare system.

The Goals of the program are as follows:

A student graduating with a B.I.S. degree in Health Informatics will understand the systems and processes associated with health informatics in the areas of Clinical Informatics; Health Information Technology; and Health Administration Management.
A student graduating with a B.I.S. degree in Health Informatics will be able to analyze and draw relevant conclusions associated with health informatics in the areas of Clinical Informatics; Health Information Technology; and Health Administration Management.
A student graduating with a B.I.S. degree in Health Informatics will understand the role of and be able to effectively work in the health information, technology and administration industry.
A student graduating with a B.I.S. degree in Health Informatics will be able to function as an effective member of a successful interdisciplinary healthcare team.
A student graduating with a B.I.S. degree in Health Informatics will be an effective critical thinker.
A student graduating with a B.I.S. degree in Health Informatics will be an effective oral and written communicator.

The Learning Outcomes are the following:

A student graduating with a B.I.S. degree in Health Informatics will be able to analyze and evaluate the systems and processes associated with health informatics in the areas of Clinical Informatics; Health Information Technology; and Health Administration Management.
A student graduating with a B.I.S. degree in Health Informatics will demonstrate the ability to effectively function in multifunction teams operating in the field.
A student graduating with a B.I.S. degree in Health Informatics will present their analysis and evaluations of health information systems and processes as an integrated part of the health information industry and a larger health care system.
A student graduating with a B.I.S. degree in Health Informatics will use critical thinking in their decision processes.
A student graduating with a B.I.S. degree in Health Informatics will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

B.I.S. in Health Sciences

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The primary mission of a B.I.S. degree in Health Sciences is to prepare undergraduate students to successful career opportunities in the wide-ranging area of health sciences. A secondary mission is to prepare students to further their education in a graduate professional program of health science study.

The Goals of the program are as follows:

The goal of this new degree option is to provide students with an opportunity to gain foundational, contextual, and interactional competencies in Health Sciences that will support their future goals of engaging in a professional health-related career.

The Learning Outcomes are the following:

Students will be able to discuss the current and emerging requirements for providers in the health professions, particularly as it relates to workforce development and needs.
Students will participate in interdisciplinary teams with students in the health professions and successfully contribute as part of an interdisciplinary unit.
Students will consult health-related journals and identify scientific articles that address their needs and interest and summarize the main points of the work consulted.
Students will have an understanding of ethical principles and their application in the healthcare industry. Students will be able to describe health enterprise and the business practices that drive the healthcare industry to a wellness industry.
Students will participate in a Georgia State University Signature or Study Abroad experience related to health sciences.

The focus of the program will be in the area of Rehabilitation Sciences.

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